Anti-smoking activist Barb Tarbox died in 2003 Ten years after she died of lung cancer, Barb Tarbox is still helping Albertans kick the nicotine habit, thanks to a new campaign launched by Alberta Health Services. Albertans are encouraged to share their stories of quitting or never starting tobacco use to mark the 10th anniversary of the [...]
Executive Search Dating offers 10 social media dating do’s and don’ts Executive Search Dating, a Vancouver personalized matchmaking service, has a few tips for social media dating and how to turn those ‘likes’ into love. “Social media has transformed the dating landscape,” says Paddi Rice, Executive Search Dating founder and president. “But turning all those ‘virtual’ connections into a [...]
Expert suggests investing income tax refund in RESP With the average income tax refund at approximately $1,700 according to the Canada Revenue Agency, families with young children ought to be looking at making contributions to a Registered Education Savings Plan to secure their education. Parents with young children can defer paying down the mortgage, springing [...]
Majority of Canadian homebuyers would rather walk away than enter bidding war The majority of Canadian homebuyers (72 per cent) are unwilling to enter a bidding war when making an offer, says a new report from BMO Bank of Montreal. However, 39 per cent of first-time Canadian homebuyers are willing to pay beyond a home’s [...]
Big Pharma sales reps generally don’t discuss harmful side side effects By Alan Cassels It sometimes takes a long time to discover environmental hazards and, once discovered, even longer to do something about them. The dangers of second-hand tobacco smoke, leaded gasoline and asbestos were all deemed bad for our health many years ago, [...]
Obese airline passengers shouldn’t be discriminated against By Arya Sharma Last week the wires were active with suggestions that people with obesity pay more for airline travel. This discussion was prompted by a Samoan airline announcing that they would begin charging passengers by the pound. It was also stimulated by Bharat Bhatta, an economist [...]
You can practice good mental health fitness by observing some simple rules By Dr. Paul Martiquet We often spend time concerning over this physical ailment or that one; there is a cold or flu going around to watch for (yes, get the flu shot) or we need to lose a few pounds. Physical health, as [...]
Easter tradition evolves as children grow By Kelly McKenzie It’s my late husband’s fault. Little did he know that his two simple trails would blossom into a 20-year Easter tradition between the two families. On the morning of the first occurrence, I awoke to a sunlit bedroom and the sensation of John falling into [...]
Alberta Health Services centralized bureaucracy misses all its performance targets By Robert Gerst Last Tuesday board chairman Stephen Lockwood defended the decision to proceed with bonuses for senior managers at Alberta Health Services. As might be expected, the bonuses have produced considerable protest from the public as well as concerns from the government currently [...]
Cancer navigator program helps patients with treatment and follow-up services Cancer patients in Alberta will now find it easier to receive treatment and follow-up services with the help of Alberta Health Services’ cancer navigator program. “A cancer diagnosis can be a confusing and stressful event that gives rise to significant financial and practical problems, especially [...]
